Antonios Pizza

150 Connell Highway, Newport, RI 02840

Pizza

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: May 27, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Antonios Pizza three times, with records going back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated May 27, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from five violations to two.

Across the inspection history, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Among Newport restaurants, the typical score is 84; Antonios Pizza is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

May 27, 2025

Re-Inspection

2 minor violations.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on prep unit #1, #2, and prep unit #3. Refrigerator door gaskets shall be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: he door to the outside, located in the side exit in the dining room, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.

6-202.15

May 12, 2025

Routine

3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 9 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Salad mix was observed held at 47 degrees Fahrenheit in the overhead salad refrigeration unit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per kitchen staff, food items were loaded into unit less than 2 hours prior to inspection and were moved to walk-in cooler to rapidly cool. Cold hold unit observed held at an ambient temperature of 43 degrees Fahrenheit. Staff adjusted unit during time of inspection and unit was observed at 39 degrees Fahrenheit.

3-501.16(A)

Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Cooked spicy chicken was observed held past its disposition date in the walk-in cooler. Foods items prepared within the establishment shall be discarded after 7 days which includes the date of preparation. Food items were disposed of during time of inspection.

3-501.18

Time used as public health control not properly documented

Inspector notes: Establishment is not maintaining daily time as a public health control logs. Per approval letter, using time as a public health control is contingent on maintaining daily time as a public health control logs with all required information including: time made, how many, and how many discarded after 3.5hrs.

3-501.19

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Per interview of staff, pasta was placed hot in the refrigerator in containers greater than four inches deep and covered with plastic wrap. Pasta was moved onto sheet pans to finish cooling process. Proper cooling methods reviewed during time of inspection.

3-501.15

Food label missing or inaccurate

Inspector notes: Salads and desserts packaged in the food establishment are lacking labels. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients, the quantity of the contents, and the business name/address.

3-602.11

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Staff failed to sanitize equipment and utensils after washing and rinsing them. After being cleaned, equipment and utensils must be sanitized in the 3-bay-sink or dishwasher. Employee was observed washing a pizza cutter in hand sink by prep units. Employee informed to clean and sanitize utensils and equipment at ware washing facilities only. Employee used 3-bay sink to clean and sanitize equipment.

4-601.11(A)

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the side exit in the dining room, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.

6-202.15

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on prep unit #1, #2, and prep unit #3. Refrigerator door gaskets shall be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the pizza prep units and gaskets have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment and facilities shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent the accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-601.11(B)

Apr 3, 2024

Re-Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on units throughout the establishment. Establishment has had machines serviced and gaskets are on order.

4-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Antonios Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Antonios Pizza on file is from May 27, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Antonios Pizza?

Across the inspection record, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Antonios Pizza.

How does Antonios Pizza compare to other restaurants in Newport?

Antonios Pizza most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Newport average of 84.

Has Antonios Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Antonios Pizza have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about five previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Antonios Pizza means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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